Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 500g oyster mushrooms, in large clusters
  • • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • • 1 birdseye chili, minced
  • • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 2 spring onions, sliced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Trim the oyster mushrooms into large bite-sized clusters.

2
Phase 2

Reduce the fish sauce and brown sugar in a pan with the garlic until syrupy, then stir in the chili.

3
Phase 3

Toss the mushrooms in vegetable oil and lay them on the grill.

4
Phase 4

Grill over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and crisp-edged.

5
Phase 5

Brush the mushrooms with the fish-sauce caramel, drizzle with lime juice and sesame oil, and scatter with spring onion.